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Topic- Dementia
![Overcoming hurdles to dementia diagnoses-10670 Overcoming hurdles to dementia diagnoses-10670](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Overcoming hurdles to dementia diagnoses
A new white paper from healthcare data and consulting agency ECRI identifies challenges related to dementia diagnosis, with a focus on the roles of clinicians, patients, and caregivers. Importantly, it also offers actionable recommendations to address these challenges. It's a must-read for assisted living and dementia care staff and others who regularly engage with adults with cognitive impairment.
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Stimulating occupations, education may protect against dementia
People with a history of cognitively stimulating occupations during their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s had a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia after age 70, according to a recent study. The findings highlight the importance of cognitive stimulation during midlife for maintaining cognitive function in old age.
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![Racial/ethnic differences in Medicare costs for dementia-10546 Racial/ethnic differences in Medicare costs for dementia-10546](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Racial/ethnic differences in Medicare costs for dementia
A recent analysis of information on Medicare beneficiaries with dementia showed that Medicare expenditures were higher for Black and Hispanic individuals compared with Whites. Furthermore, expenditures were highest for Black beneficiaries in every phase of care.
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![Tech Talk: App supports better dental care for people with dementia-10436 Tech Talk: App supports better dental care for people with dementia-10436](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Tech Talk: App supports better dental care for people with dementia
Caregivers of people living with dementia reported a significant increase in their knowledge and skills, and a more positive attitude in delivering oral hygiene care, leading to higher confidence in providing care, through the use of a mobile app, according to a recent study from the University of Iowa. The study, assessed the use of the app, Dental.Aging.Tips, as a tool to inform and teach caregivers how to help older adults with their oral health. It's something active-aging organizations might want to consider.
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Light therapy may improve Alzheimer's symptoms
Light therapy leads to significant improvements in sleep and psychobehavioral symptoms for individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD), a recent study from China suggests. The cognitive decline associated with AD is often accompanied by sleep disturbances and symptoms such as apathetic and depressive behavior, agitation and aggression.
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![Gout ups risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease-9838 Gout ups risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease-9838](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Gout ups risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease
Gout is associated with less brain reserve and vulnerability to neurodegenerative diseases, according to a recent study. Therefore, active-aging organizations may want to help ensure that constituents with gout are being properly treated, since gout treatment might also reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases in the future.
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